NextGen Series Last 16 draw

Elsewhere in the last 16 draw, Tottenham Hotspur travel to Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool head to Sporting Lisbon, Arsenal are away to Inter Milan and Aston Villa go to Ajax.

The ties are all one leg only, so the five English sides will face tough away trips.

In Holland, Chelsea started confidently against last season's finalists and took a 12th minute lead through Alex Kiwomya, who stabbed the ball past goalkeeper Peter Leeuwenburgh.

They led for only four minutes, however, as Geordi Bitter headed in the leveller from close range after Danzel Gravenberch's shot had cannoned off the crossbar.

Chelsea remained in the ascendancy through the first half, however, and restored their advantage on 39 minutes through the impressive Islam Feruz.

Young talent: Chelsea's Jeremie Boga (right) featured in both group stage matches with Ajax

The Next Generation: Chelsea player Alex Davey in action

And when Feruz scored the third on 39 minutes, it looked as though Chelsea could look forward to a more straightforward knockout tie.

However, Ajax battled back into the game and won a penalty on 61 minutes which was converted by Lesley de Sa.

They sniffed an equaliser and it arrives in the final minute courtesy of de Bondt's close-range finish.

The result means Chelsea advance alongside Ajax and CSKA Moscow from Group 3.

Five stars from this season's NextGen Series

Sergi Samper18, FC Barcelona, Central midfield

Sergi is a hugely talented youngster who has been one of the standout players in the NextGen Series over the past two years. His range of passing and his ability to dictate play from the centre of midfield has led to him being likened to senior players Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta but at such a tender age, Sergi must wait his turn to make the step up to the first team at Barcelona. But rest assured, his time will come.

The future's bright... Barcelona NextGen star Sergi Samper

Viktor Fischer18, Ajax, Striker

Danish-born Viktor Fischer was last season’s NextGen Series top goalscorer with seven goals in six games and has since gone on to score three goals in nine first team appearances for Ajax this season. His electric pace and natural finishing ability saw him get fast tracked into the first team with coaches seeing such huge potential in him. Big things are expected, and clubs all around Europe are monitoring him very closely.

Back of the net: Young Ajax prospect Viktor Fischer

Conor Coady19, Liverpool, Central midfield

Liverpool U21 captain Conor Coady is a real prospect for the club having also captained England at youth level. He has been instrumental in Liverpool’s NextGen Series games this season, scoring five goals in five games, and recently made his Europa League debut vs. Anzhi Makhachkala. His determination and desire from midfield have impressed first team manager Brendan Rodgers, and Conor is expected to make the transition to the first team in the near future.

Spot kick King: Liverpool captain Conor Coady

Serge Gnabry17, Arsenal, Midfield

German born Serge Gnabry made his Premier League debut this season in a 1-0 defeat at Norwich and is now Arsenal’s third youngest PL player behind Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas. Serge is held in very high regard by Arsene Wenger and has shown his qualities in the NextGen Series, helping Arsenal qualify from a very tough group.

Serge's surge: Arsenal player Gnabry has impressed in this year's NextGen competition

Lucas Piazon19, Chelsea, Forward

Chelsea’s Lucas Piazon has been a revelation in this season’s NextGen Series whilst also making his first team debut for the club in an 8-0 win against Aston Villa. He has recently gone on loan to Spanish side Malaga to gain further first team experience. Lucas has been outstanding for Brazil at youth level scoring 19 goals in 22 games and is expected to be involved in the senior setup in the coming months.